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Pseudis paradoxa, known as the paradoxical frog or shrinking frog, is a species of hylid frog from South America. [2] Its name refers to the very large—up to 27 cm (11 in) long—tadpole (the world's longest), which in turn "shrinks" during metamorphosis into an ordinary-sized frog, only about a quarter or third of its former length.
Pseudis is a genus of South American frogs (swimming frogs) in the family Hylidae. [1] They are often common and frequently heard, but easily overlooked because of their camouflage and lifestyle, living in lakes, ponds, marshes and similar waters with extensive aquatic vegetation, often sitting at the surface among plants or on floating plants, but rapidly diving if disturbed.
Another unusual frog found in Trinidad is the paradoxical frog (Pseudis paradoxa) in which the tadpoles of the species are approximately 25 cm long and the adults shrink to about 6.5 - 7.5 cm; this reduction of size from the tadpole to the sexually mature adult is how the species received its common name. [3]
Pseudin is a peptide derived from Pseudis paradoxa. [1] Pseudins have some antimicrobial function. [2] [3] There are several different forms: pseudin-1 [4] pseudin-2 -- has been proposed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. [5] [6] pseudin-4 [7]
Pages in category "Frogs of Peru" The following 133 pages are in this category, out of 133 total. ... Pseudis paradoxa; Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes; Q. Qosqophryne;
Pseudis fusca is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Minas Gerais , Brazil , and only known few localities. Although it is currently considered a valid species, it has also been treated as a subspecies of Pseudis paradoxa .
Pseudis bolbodactyla is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to southern Brazil and occurs in Minas Gerais, southern Goiás, southern Bahia, and northern Espírito Santo states. [1] [2] Although it is currently considered a valid species, it has also been treated as a subspecies of Pseudis paradoxa. [1] [2]
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